Eddie A. Perez

There were two articles of particular interest in the March 6 Courant. The first quotes Mike Lawlor of the state Office of Policy and Management saying, "Some folks think we're trying to empty prisons by releasing them early. but what's happening is there are fewer people coming in the front door" ["Fewer In Connecticut Prisons As Arrests Decline"]. The second mentions that state prosecutors quietly agreed to a deal to have former Hartford Mayor Eddie Perez plead guilty in exchange for a sentence of probation ["Judge Vetoes Perez Deal"]. With state prosecutors giving sweetheart deals like this, I think Mr. Lawler's goals of having...

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